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tgray3 · 10/04/2009, 03:05 PM

New to RC. Came here via the Atlanta Reef Club. Great site with a lot of info, figured it was time to join up.

Aquarist007 · 10/04/2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kemmer

Hey guys,

New to RC, actually came to Reef Central after spending alot of time on Melevsreef.com's sump info for my new 72G bowfront tank. It's almost finished cycling, and I look forward to the new community!

~Kem

Melevsreef.com is a fantastic website just like Reef Central

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Aquarist007 · 10/04/2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tgray3

New to RC. Came here via the Atlanta Reef Club. Great site with a lot of info, figured it was time to join up.

Glad you joined up

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Burkette · 10/04/2009, 11:50 PM

Hello ladies and gentlemen. I am an official newbie, both to the forums, and to the hobby. You guys have what seems like an endless supply of knowledge on these forums, which I will be reading until my eyes actually fall out. Just wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself.
Jayson

rangerD275 · 10/05/2009, 07:58 AM

What's up RC? I've been reading the site for about three months but I haven't posted anything yet. I bought my first tank about a year ago, and now I'm an addict. I started with a 12g AP, which I still have up and running. Since then I've bought a 34g Solana which has been up for about 8 months. I most recently bought a 180 AGA reef ready, but I still need quite a few things before I can start to set it up. I will try to get some pics up as soon as I can.

reefnjunkie · 10/05/2009, 08:41 AM

Hey Everyone, I had signed up here last year never dropped in and said Hey-

I have a 75 gallon that I currently spend way to much time working on, tweaking this and that.
I'll post up some pics once I figure out how.
See ya all around

reefnjunkie · 10/05/2009, 08:41 AM

Hey Jason welcome to the forum and hobby!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burkette

Hello ladies and gentlemen. I am an official newbie, both to the forums, and to the hobby. You guys have what seems like an endless supply of knowledge on these forums, which I will be reading until my eyes actually fall out. Just wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself.
Jayson

Paul B · 10/05/2009, 01:19 PM

Hello every one and welcome

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What's up RC? I've been reading the site for about three months but I haven't posted anything yet. I bought my first tank about a year ago, and now I'm an addict.

I am not an addict, I really hate this stuff and only go on here to punish myself.

AaronReeph · 10/05/2009, 05:56 PM

Hello everyone!

I also spent lots of time on melevsreef, followed by lots of lurking here, and finally decided it was time to join and ask questions... and of course help with my *very* limited experience if at all possible.

-Aaron

Xgame2k · 10/05/2009, 09:22 PM

I have a 450 gallon tank w/ hamerhead pump , 120 gallon sump and stand.

What else do I need for a fish only tank? I was thinking black live sand and some live rock.

I know I need a protien skimmer, lights and heater and/or 1 hp chiller. Any suggestions?

Also has anybody used those aquaripure nitrate filters?

thanx.

Aquarist007 · 10/05/2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul B

Hello every one and welcome

I am not an addict, I really hate this stuff and only go on here to punish myself.

and occasionally torture me or bust my chops as you so elegantly state it

Aquarist007 · 10/05/2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Xgame2k

I have a 450 gallon tank w/ hamerhead pump , 120 gallon sump and stand.

What else do I need for a fish only tank? I was thinking black live sand and some live rock.

thanx.

perhaps some fish??

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I hope you start a build thread and post some pictures of your progress with the 450 gal

Aquarist007 · 10/05/2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronReeph

Hello everyone!

I also spent lots of time on melevsreef, followed by lots of lurking here, and finally decided it was time to join and ask questions... and of course help with my *very* limited experience if at all possible.

-Aaron

ask away Aaron---glad you came out of the reef closet

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Aquarist007 · 10/05/2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rangerD275

What's up RC? I've been reading the site for about three months but I haven't posted anything yet. I bought my first tank about a year ago, and now I'm an addict. I started with a 12g AP, which I still have up and running. Since then I've bought a 34g Solana which has been up for about 8 months. I most recently bought a 180 AGA reef ready, but I still need quite a few things before I can start to set it up. I will try to get some pics up as soon as I can.

suggest you start your own build thread----look forward to seeing the pics

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Aquarist007 · 10/05/2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Byrd503

Hey Everyone, I had signed up here last year never dropped in and said Hey-

I have a 75 gallon that I currently spend way to much time working on, tweaking this and that.
I'll post up some pics once I figure out how.
See ya all around

to post pictures:

join a site like www.photobucket.com
upload your pictures to the site
copy and paste the 4th code that appears under each of your pics
its the "img" code, into your posts on RC
when you submit your post you will a nice pic like this of PaulB

Aquarist007 · 10/05/2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burkette

Hello ladies and gentlemen. I am an official newbie, both to the forums, and to the hobby. You guys have what seems like an endless supply of knowledge on these forums, which I will be reading until my eyes actually fall out. Just wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself.
Jayson

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What are your reef keeping plans Jayson?

Floyd R Turbo · 10/06/2009, 12:47 PM

Hello all, I joined this forum with 20 years FW experience but I have no SW experience. I happen to be the new proud owner of a perfectly good 92g corner bowfront SW full setup (including RO/DI, lights, stand, sump, refugium, protein skimmer, more) I snagged from someone on Craigslist for $200 (yes, 2 with 2 zeros, not 3) that wanted to get out of the hobby. I am a member of a couple other FW/SW forums but this one looked like it was more SW specific and I want to learn as much as possible about corals, frags, online purchasing of stock, CUC, etc. I read "the complete idiot's guide to the saltwater aquarium" so I am now no longer a complete idiot on the subject. It's actually a very good book and got me going in the right direction. In fact, the guy I bought the tank from has a 125 in his office that I found about half a dozen things wrong with after reading that book and looking at his tank.

My background, I'm an Electrical Engineer by education and a salesperson by experience, so I can figure just about anything out and then sell it to you. How's that for ya. I'm also pretty funny but looks aren't everything.

Like I said I started FW in high school 20 years ago, mainly Cichlids until my tank crashed on me back in 2000/2001 and I never set it up again. A lot changed in 8 years, set up my 55g FW community heavily planted on 1/1/9 and converted to canister from UGF after learning a ton online, now I have the opportunity to go SW as soon as I get a better job so I can pay for it.

I also have a 10g with many, many fry from the livebearers that I keep. I have given away almost 400 fry in the last 6 months and have probably 100 more in there, which I will hopefully be transferring to a 37g I bought for $20 and am in the process of re-sealing.

I also have a 55g setup & stand with a cracked bottom I got from a college buddy for free. That's a project I'm going to put off for a while, but it will probably end up being a frag tank or QT for SW in the future and I'll just stuff it in the basement.

As you can tell, I suffer from what some call Multiple Tank Syndrome. I can't stop. I also want a Discus tank sometime soon. I had a really weird Discus dream the other day after I fell asleep while reading a book on Discus. It had purple and yellow alligators in it also. I don't know why I'm telling you this.

Anyways, nice site from what I've seen so far. Lots of good info to look through. Later!

(PS in case you're on Fantasyreef.com, I just posted this same intro post on there. No I'm not a spammer or bot, my head done got a brain in it)

Michael · 10/06/2009, 01:07 PM

hey welcome floyd, as a corner owner why not join us here http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...4#post15801534

and

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Paul B · 10/06/2009, 01:17 PM

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hey welcome floyd, as a corner owner why not join us here

Wow, we have a corner tank thread. How come we don't have a UG filter thread?

I want one.

Trickyfish · 10/06/2009, 02:25 PM

Hey just wanted to say Hi im new here just bought a tank and going to be starting up a reef cant wait to get started

Aquarist007 · 10/06/2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul B

Wow, we have a corner tank thread. How come we don't have a UG filter thread?

I want one.

we do Paul:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1711320

best thread on RC

Aquarist007 · 10/06/2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trickyfish

Hey just wanted to say Hi im new here just bought a tank and going to be starting up a reef cant wait to get started

carry to share some of the details of your new tank??

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Paul B · 10/07/2009, 05:41 AM

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we do Paul:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1711320

Oh that one, yeah I read that thread

chat2BREWSKY · 10/07/2009, 07:25 AM

Hello fellow Reefers!
Wanted to introduce myself to the forum, I just started into the saltwater world, but have been maintaining some sort of freshwater tank since I was 5. So, 28 years of the aquatic life. But, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions.

Sugar Magnolia · 10/07/2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chat2BREWSKY

Hello fellow Reefers!
Wanted to introduce myself to the forum, I just started into the saltwater world, but have been maintaining some sort of freshwater tank since I was 5. So, 28 years of the aquatic life. But, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions.

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Be sure to read through all of the stickies at the top of this forum.

What state are you in?

10/04/2009, 11:50 PM	#1029
Burkette Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 90	Yet another newbie Hello ladies and gentlemen. I am an official newbie, both to the forums, and to the hobby. You guys have what seems like an endless supply of knowledge on these forums, which I will be reading until my eyes actually fall out. Just wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself. Jayson

10/05/2009, 07:58 AM	#1030
rangerD275 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 167	rangerD275 intro What's up RC? I've been reading the site for about three months but I haven't posted anything yet. I bought my first tank about a year ago, and now I'm an addict. I started with a 12g AP, which I still have up and running. Since then I've bought a 34g Solana which has been up for about 8 months. I most recently bought a 180 AGA reef ready, but I still need quite a few things before I can start to set it up. I will try to get some pics up as soon as I can.

10/05/2009, 08:41 AM	#1031
reefnjunkie Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portland. OR Posts: 156	Just Saying Hi Hey Everyone, I had signed up here last year never dropped in and said Hey- I have a 75 gallon that I currently spend way to much time working on, tweaking this and that. I'll post up some pics once I figure out how. See ya all around

10/05/2009, 05:56 PM	#1034
AaronReeph Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 220	new guy intro Hello everyone! I also spent lots of time on melevsreef, followed by lots of lurking here, and finally decided it was time to join and ask questions... and of course help with my very limited experience if at all possible. -Aaron

10/05/2009, 09:22 PM	#1035
Xgame2k Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 786	New to saltwater! (450 gallon) I have a 450 gallon tank w/ hamerhead pump , 120 gallon sump and stand. What else do I need for a fish only tank? I was thinking black live sand and some live rock. I know I need a protien skimmer, lights and heater and/or 1 hp chiller. Any suggestions? Also has anybody used those aquaripure nitrate filters? thanx.

10/04/2009, 03:05 PM	#1026
tgray3 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 258	New to RC. Came here via the Atlanta Reef Club. Great site with a lot of info, figured it was time to join up.

10/06/2009, 12:47 PM	#1042
Floyd R Turbo Either busy or sleeping Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 4,265 Blog Entries: 15	Hello all, I joined this forum with 20 years FW experience but I have no SW experience. I happen to be the new proud owner of a perfectly good 92g corner bowfront SW full setup (including RO/DI, lights, stand, sump, refugium, protein skimmer, more) I snagged from someone on Craigslist for $200 (yes, 2 with 2 zeros, not 3) that wanted to get out of the hobby. I am a member of a couple other FW/SW forums but this one looked like it was more SW specific and I want to learn as much as possible about corals, frags, online purchasing of stock, CUC, etc. I read "the complete idiot's guide to the saltwater aquarium" so I am now no longer a complete idiot on the subject. It's actually a very good book and got me going in the right direction. In fact, the guy I bought the tank from has a 125 in his office that I found about half a dozen things wrong with after reading that book and looking at his tank. My background, I'm an Electrical Engineer by education and a salesperson by experience, so I can figure just about anything out and then sell it to you. How's that for ya. I'm also pretty funny but looks aren't everything. Like I said I started FW in high school 20 years ago, mainly Cichlids until my tank crashed on me back in 2000/2001 and I never set it up again. A lot changed in 8 years, set up my 55g FW community heavily planted on 1/1/9 and converted to canister from UGF after learning a ton online, now I have the opportunity to go SW as soon as I get a better job so I can pay for it. I also have a 10g with many, many fry from the livebearers that I keep. I have given away almost 400 fry in the last 6 months and have probably 100 more in there, which I will hopefully be transferring to a 37g I bought for $20 and am in the process of re-sealing. I also have a 55g setup & stand with a cracked bottom I got from a college buddy for free. That's a project I'm going to put off for a while, but it will probably end up being a frag tank or QT for SW in the future and I'll just stuff it in the basement. As you can tell, I suffer from what some call Multiple Tank Syndrome. I can't stop. I also want a Discus tank sometime soon. I had a really weird Discus dream the other day after I fell asleep while reading a book on Discus. It had purple and yellow alligators in it also. I don't know why I'm telling you this. Anyways, nice site from what I've seen so far. Lots of good info to look through. Later! (PS in case you're on Fantasyreef.com, I just posted this same intro post on there. No I'm not a spammer or bot, my head done got a brain in it)

10/06/2009, 01:07 PM	#1043
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	hey welcome floyd, as a corner owner why not join us here http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...4#post15801534 and *To Reef Central* __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

10/06/2009, 02:25 PM	#1045
Trickyfish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Hey just wanted to say Hi im new here just bought a tank and going to be starting up a reef cant wait to get started

10/07/2009, 07:25 AM	#1049
chat2BREWSKY Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 19	New to Salt : Hello Hello fellow Reefers! Wanted to introduce myself to the forum, I just started into the saltwater world, but have been maintaining some sort of freshwater tank since I was 5. So, 28 years of the aquatic life. But, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions.